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26 January 2022
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Story Rulanzen Martin
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Photo University of the Western Cape
The late Prof Jaap Durand.
The management of the University of the Free State (UFS) is saddened to learn of the passing of Prof Jaap Durand, revered theological academic and author. Prof Durand obtained his master’s degree from the UFS and received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy from the UFS in 2004.
Prof Durand has had a colourful career as academic, writer, and struggle activist: from Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of the Western Cape to Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the same university. He also served as the ombudsman of Stellenbosch University from 2002 to 2003.
During his life, Prof Durand was a unifier and a critical voice, speaking out against injustice. He has also authored several books, including Dit is amper dag; Evolusie, wetenskap en geloof, and Protesstem.
The UFS joins the higher education community in mourning and is deeply saddened by the loss of such a great theologian and academic. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to Prof Durand’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.
Students receive medals for their achievements
2007-04-26
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Students from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) were honoured for their achievements during the autumn graduation ceremony held on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. From the left, are: Mr Japie Lowings (M.Com in Mathematical Statistics, who received a Dean's medal for best masters degree student in the faculty), Ms Nicola Jandrell (B.Com.Hons. Actuarial Science, who received a Dean's medal for the best honours student in the faculty) and Mr Louis Theron (B.Com.Hons. Actuarial Science, who also received a Dean's medal for the best honours student in the faculty).
Photo: Lacea Loader
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